| 05/30/12 |
Trip to Wave Hill
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
May 30, 2012
This spring, join Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum for a bus trip to Wave Hill, a spectacular public garden and cultural center in the Bronx in New York City. The trip will include transportation, escorts from Blithewold’s staff, light snacks on the bus, admission fee, and a guided tour of the grounds. A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades in the Bronx, Wave Hill features a vibrant landscape that is one of the most...
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| 06/02/12 |
Kids Sailing Appreciation Class
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 2, 2012
For children in grades 4 – 7
Growing up so close to the water, it is important for area children to be familiar with all aspects of our local culture: sailing. Sailing was always a favorite summer activity at Blithewold, and that is why we are offering children in grades 4 – 7 the opportunity to join us for a “dry” classroom session. Although they won’t be going out in boats, they will learn basic sailing theory and knot tying. Led by experienced...
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06/05/12-
09/11/12 |
Yoga Days at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 5-September 11, 2012
Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio invite you to enjoy a connection to nature, through our beautiful landscape, and the peacefulness of Yoga outdoors. The Yoga asana (postures) offered is appropriate for all experience levels— from newcomers who can’t touch their toes to those seeking to continue their practice while basking in a breathtaking new atmosphere. The instructors will introduce students to a variety of Hatha Yoga styles using warm, welcoming, and sometimes comical...
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| 06/14/12 |
Blithewold's Intimate Garden Tour Series
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 14, 2012
The tour will be led by Kristyn Woodland of T.J. Brown Landscaping. Individual highlights of this exquisite property include: a ten acres property gorgeous views of the Sakonnet River, a large apple orchard leading to the house and gardens, an original farmhouse, a waterfall garden, a shade and fern grotto, several perennial borders, and an abundance of specimen trees.
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| 06/20/12 |
Summer Solstice Photography with Jan Armor
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 20, 2012
The summer solstice marks the first day of the season of summer; this year it falls on Wednesday, June 20th. Solstices occur when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, the time when the sun reaches its northernmost latitude and therefore appears at its highest point in the sky at noon.
Blithewold, with its sweeping lawn and fantastic views of Narragansett Bay, is the perfect location to take sunset pictures on this day. Join Jan Armor and like-minded...
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| 06/21/12 |
An Intimate Garden Tour: Along the Sakonnet – Tiverton, RI
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 21, 2012
The tour will be led by Jessica Duphily of Quintessential Gardens. Individual highlights of this exquisite property include: a hidden Japanese garden, a raised vegetable garden, a fruit tree orchard, and a rose garden, all set on a historic Civil War burial site.
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| 06/27/12 |
Music at Sunset
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 27, 2012
Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
June 27–The Rick Costa Jazz Trio
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| 06/29/12 |
Let’s Go Fishing (Kids Surf Fishing lesson with the RI DEM)
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
June 29, 2012
Enjoy a day of learning how to surf fish Rhode Island waters with these introductory lessons on surf casting and fishing. The sessions will include a description of the tackle and gear needed for saltwater fishing, the safety measures one should take when fishing in the surf, and lessons in surf casting and knot tying. Then you can test out your new skills from Blithewold’s extensive shoreline.
Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and join us for a picnic on...
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| 07/06/12 |
Family Fun Fridays
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 6, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! Each week, kids can dance and sing along to a variety of educational and interactive musical performances.
Activities will include a live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
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| 07/11/12 |
Music at Sunset
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 11, 2012
Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
July 11 – The Honky Tonk Knights
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| 07/12/12 |
An Intimate Garden Tour: Brigham Hill Farm – N. Grafton, MA
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 12, 2012
An Intimate Garden Tour: Brigham Hill Farm – N. Grafton, MA
Thursday, July 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The tour will be led by Warren Leach of Tranquil Lake Nursery. Individual highlights of this exquisite property include: a 200-year-old colonial house and barn, an herb garden, a woodland water garden, a poolside perennial bed, a formal vegetable garden, and a stone terrace, pergola, and grape arbor all surrounded by a cantilevered water fountain.
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| 07/13/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Vanessa Trien
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 13, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with singer-songwriter and children's performer Vanessa Trien.
Activities include Vanessa Trien's live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or...
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| 07/18/12 |
Mixed Magic Theater's "Moby Dick:Then and Now"
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 18, 2012
Mixed Magic Theatre based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island's beautiful Hope Artiste Village, brings us "Moby Dick: Then and Now." Their performance is a "Page-to-Stage adaptation of the classic novel combining the original text with a modern tale of obsession, vengeance and the realities of big business on the American landscape." For the past decade, the Company has strived to bring diverse stories and images to the stage through prose and song, tackling well-known dramatics...
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| 07/20/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with The Super Cool Beans
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 20, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with the Children's Pop Group, The Super Cool Beans.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine!
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| 07/26/12 |
An Intimate Garden Tour: Peaceful Poppasquash – Bristol, RI
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 26, 2012
The tour will be led by Sophath Toun of Soto Design. Individual highlights of this exquisite property include: a sequence of unique plant collections, from peonies to billowing shrub roses and hydrangeas; gorgeous views from the hillside overlooking Narragansett Bay, large drifts of mixed shrubs and herbaceous perennial borders, a courtyard garden, and a fish pond. Gracious lawn paths connect the sweeping plant beds and garden rooms.
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| 07/27/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Bari Koral
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
July 27, 2012
Family Fun Fridays at Blithewold
School Vacation Fridays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can dance and sing along with Bari Koral.
Activities will include her live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from...
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| 08/03/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Christopher Kavi Carbone
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 3, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids will hear stories and songs from Christopher Kavi Carbone.
Activities include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine!
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| 08/06/12 |
Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 6, 2012
Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create...
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| 08/08/12 |
Music at Sunset
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 8, 2012
Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
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| 08/10/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Kaleidoscope Theatre
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 10, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week the Kaleidoscope Theatre will perform Jack and the Beanstalk.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine!
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| 08/13/12 |
Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 13, 2012
Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create...
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| 08/17/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Keith Munslow
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 17, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, Keith Munslow will present a one-of-a-kind show including a unique mix of songs and stories, poems, and cartoons drawings.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to...
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| 08/20/12 |
Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 20, 2012
Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create...
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| 08/22/12 |
Music at Sunset
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 22, 2012
Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
August 22 – Jason Roseman
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| 08/24/12 |
Family Fun Fridays with Toe Jam Puppet Band
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 24, 2012
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, the Tow Jam Puppet Band will bring an interactive performance for kids and grown-ups alike.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine!
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| 08/25/12 |
Herreshoff Classic Regatta Weekend Spectator Package
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 25, 2012
The Herreshoff Classic Regatta is an annual event drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. Do not miss this opportunity to watch as Classic and Herreshoff boats gather for a weekend of challenging races and social events. Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum is an idyllic setting to watch the boats launch and race throughout Mt. Hope Bay.
The Spectator Package Includes all day admission (10:00 a.m.?–?4:00 p.m.) to Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum,...
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| 08/27/12 |
Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion
Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
at Blithewold Mansion
August 27, 2012
Join award-winning floral arranger Lynne Merrill for a series of floral design classes at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. During this four-week series, Lynne will provide tips for harvesting, cleaning, and conditioning flowers as well as basic instruction of flower arranging. Each week will highlight a different design principle, in order to explore various floral design trends in color, materials, and arrangement styles. Then, using your own artistic expression, you can create...
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